E410 - Locust bean gum

Functions: Emulsifier, Stabiliser, Thickener

Locust bean gum -LBG, also known as carob gum, carob bean gum, carobin, E410- is a thickening agent and a gelling agent used in food technology. - Wikipedia

Risk of overexposure

EFSA evaluation: Re‐evaluation of locust bean gum -E 410- as a food additive (2017/01/20)

Names: Farine de graines de caroube, farine de graine de caroube, gomme de caroube